Schema Certification Workshops

The Schema Institute’s Certification Programme is approved by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). 

To apply to attend any of the following courses, please click through to the course info pages. 

Please read the criteria for ISST certification before applying. You can do so over here.

Auxiliary Professionals Schema Therapy Training (Online)

Increased access to Schema Therapy Training. First centre in the UK to offer this course. 

Module 1 : The Conceptual Model of Schema Therapy, Treatment Formulation & The Therapy Relationship

Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 1)

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates: September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2025, 9am – 12 pm

Module 2: Case Conceptualization, Cognitive & Experiential Techniques

Content with follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 4)

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates : October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 2025, 9 am – 12 pm

Module 3: Therapist Pitfalls & Self-Therapy

Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 2)

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates : November 28th 2025, 9 am – 4 pm

The cost is £990* for the course (if paid in advance as a lump sum)

 

* Not including supervision or ratings of recorded sessions required to obtain certification

 

Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks in advance. No refund is possible for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the start date however, you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings. 

 

Please note that the application deadline is May 26th 2025 and that we cannot guarantee you a place to train. Space is limited. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed. 

Standard and Advanced Individual Schema Therapy Certification (Online)

Module 1: The Conceptual Model of Schema Therapy, Treatment Formulation & The Therapy Relationship

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates: September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2025 9 am – 12 pm

Module 2: Case Conceptualisation, Cognitive & Experiential Techniques

Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 4)

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates: October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 2025, 9 am – 12 pm

Module 3: Specific Treatment Populations I (BPD & Mode Work), Specific Treatment Populations II (NPD, Cluster C)

Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 2)

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates: October 31st, November 7th, 14th, 21st 2025 9 am – 12 pm

Module 4: Therapist Pitfalls & Self-Therapy

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan

Dates: November 28th 2025, 9 am – 4 pm

The cost is £1,350.00* for the course (if paid in advance as a lump sum)

* Not including supervision or ratings of recorded sessions required to obtain certification. 

 

Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks of the start date however, you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings. 

 

Please note that the application deadline is May 26th 2025 and that we cannot guarantee you a place to train. Space is limited. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed. 

Group Schema Therapy Certification (In Person)

Part 1: Group Basics, GST Competencies, Co-therapist Collaboration, Balancing Structure and Flexibility, Attachment and Security, Group Cohesiveness

Trainers : Agnes Sullivan, Paul Kasyanik

Dates: TBC

Part 2: Development of Modes, Working Through Coping Modes, Emphatic Confrontation in Groups

Trainers: Agnes Sullivan, Paul Kasyanik

Dates: TBC

Part 3: Client Impasses, Group Interventions for Child, and Good Parent, and Dysfunctional Parent Modes

Trainers: Agnes Sullivan, Paul Kasyanik

Dates: TBC

Part 4: Therapist Pitfalls, Triggers and Reactions to Presenting Modes in Groups, Practising the Group Facilitator Role

Trainers: Agnes Sullivan, Paul Kasyanik

Dates: TBC

Cost is £820.00 for Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 together (if paid in advance as a lump sum)

Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks of the start date, however you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings. 

 

Please note that the application deadline is 16th December 2024 and that we cannot guarantee you a place to train. Space is limited. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed. 

Masterclass: Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside Out

A master class in self reflection and self practice.

Duration : 1 day

Trainer : Ida Shaw & Joan Farrell

Dates : Next course dates TBC

Cost : £165.00 + Booking fee

Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy Certification

Workshop 1 – Introductory workshop + Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Trainer : Ida Shaw

Cost : £510.00

Dates : Next course dates TBD

Workshop 2 – Schema Therapy working with Children and Parents

Trainer : Ida Shaw

Cost : £345.00

Dates : Next course dates TBD

Workshop 3 – Helping Parents and Children work through mode clashes and survive adolescence.

Trainer : Ida Shaw

Cost : £345.00

Dates : Next course dates TBD

Workshop 4 – Case Conceptualisation

Trainer : Ida Shaw

Cost : £345.00

Dates : Next course dates TBD

Special Workshops

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Healing Relationships and Promoting Resilience

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is an attachment-based approach combining systemic and experiential interventions, which is the foundation in helping parents and children who are struggling with remaining securely attached.

Trainer : Gail Palmer RMFT, MSW

Location : Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA

Dates : TBD

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Level 2

Advanced training in EFFT. 

Trainer : Gail Palmer RMFT, MSW

Dates : TBD

Understanding and Healing the Enmeshment / Underdeveloped Self Schema

From Merging & Disconnection to Autonomy & Attachment. A 2 day workshop specifically on the Enmeshment and Underdeveloped Self Schema. 

Trainer : Jeff Conway, LCSW

Location : Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA

Dates : Next course dates TBD

Subscribe to our mailing list to be updated with new training courses as we publish them

 

Notes and FAQs

  • Unless otherwise stated, training will take place online via Zoom.
  • The Schema Therapy Institute reserves the right to change the dates, for reasons of inclement weather.
  • If payment is being made by an NHS Trust, payment arrangements should be confirmed in advance with the trust.
  • If the chosen course has a certification element, all training days must be attended.
  • Discounts for group bookings (3 or more) are available. Please call to discuss.
  • Individual Schema Therapy Certification is not a pre-requisite for participants wishing to register for Group or Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy Certification training at the Schema Therapy Institute. A minimum of 12 hours of prior knowledge of Schema Therapy training is required, as evidenced on brief course application letter

Our website content covers the courses we offer, the dates we offer them on, the costs for the courses, and the curriculum. If however there is something you need to ask the team please use the following enquiry button to send a message to the team.